Violin Instructor
About The Position
This position will recruit and teach violin students at elementary through advanced levels for both pre-college and adults. The instructor will teach non-college elementary, intermediate, and advanced violin students with an emphasis on basic technique and command of appropriate repertoire. Responsibilities include evaluating students to determine appropriate skill level, recruiting and maintaining a studio of non-college violin students, and participating in departmental activities such as student auditions, recitals, concerts, workshops, and faculty meetings. The instructor will also cooperate with and encourage students to audition for the orchestra conductors and chamber music program, assist students with recording sessions for auditions and competitions, maintain a lesson schedule, hold regular studio recitals, and arrange performance opportunities for students. Additional duties include attending school and departmental events, holding parent meetings/conferences, evaluating students, performing administrative tasks related to student records, and providing counseling on musical development.
Requirements
- Ability to contribute to a positive, supportive team environment required.
- Ability to work with a diverse student population required.
- Good communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master degree or higher, or equivalent professional experience preferred with significant interest and 10+ years of experience in teaching string bass.
- Active performing/studio career preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach non-college elementary, intermediate, and advanced violin students with emphasis on basic technique and command of appropriate repertoire.
- Evaluate students to determine appropriate skill level.
- Recruit and maintain studio of non-college violin students.
- Participate in activities such as, but not limited to, departmental student auditions, Friday Night Recital adjudication, concerts, workshops, class performances, and faculty meetings.
- Cooperate with and encourage students to audition for the orchestra conductors and chamber music program as appropriate.
- Assist students with recording sessions for auditions, competitions, etc.
- Maintain lesson schedule.
- Hold regular studio recitals.
- Arrange performance opportunities for students, as appropriate.
- Attend school and departmental events.
- Hold parent meetings/conferences to address student problems or issues.
- Evaluate students as appropriate.
- Perform administrative tasks associated with students’ attendance and performance records.
- Provide counseling related to student’s musical development.
- Perform other related duties.
Benefits
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b)-retirement plan, subject to eligibility requirements
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
